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	Podcast:		Kottke Ride Home
	Episode:		Mon. 12/20 - Athletes' Supercharged Blood & Pro Santas On a Boat
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:15:02
	Publish Date:		2021-12-20 18:45:00
	Description:		How an athlete’s blood could boost cognitive function, potentially in non-athletic people. Plus, the origin and meanings of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” And, Christmas in July takes on a whole new meaning with cruises designed specifically for professional Santas. Sponsors: GiveWell, Have your donation matched up to $250 by entering Kottke Ride Home at check out at GiveWell.org Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at shopify.com/kottke Links: Can an Athlete's Blood Enhance Brainpower? (NY Times) The 12 Days of Christmas, explained: The story behind the carol (Vox) William Studwell's 2008 Carol of the Year (Religious News Service, 2008) 12 Days of a POP PUNK Christmas (YouTube) FACT CHECK: The Twelve Days of Christmas (Snopes, 2000) When Santa Goes on Vacation (NY Times) Scenes From a Bearded Santa Pleasure Cruise (MEL) Scenes From a Mall (This American Life) Kottke.Org Jackson Bird on Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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